Rain Returns to Ahmedabad Amid Heavy Rain Alert; Several Parts of City Receive Showers
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Rain returned to Ahmedabad on Saturday morning as the city witnessed fresh spells of showers amid a heavy rainfall alert issued by the India Meteorological Department (IMD). The fresh spell follows Friday's intense afternoon downpour, which led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of the city.
The rainfall began in several localities during the morning hours, bringing respite from humid conditions while raising concerns over flooding in low-lying areas. With more rain forecast through the day, the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has kept emergency response teams on standby and intensified monitoring of vulnerable underpasses and flood-prone stretches.
On Friday City recorded 19 mm rainfall in one hour
Central and north-western parts of Ahmedabad recorded the highest rainfall on Friday. Asarwa (33.5 mm), Kalupur (32 mm), Chandlodiya (33 mm), Ranip (31 mm), Motera (28.5 mm), Gota (27.5 mm), Thaltej (27.5 mm), Science City (25.5 mm), Sardarnagar (29.5 mm), Kotarpur (27.5 mm) and Naroda (27 mm) were among the areas that received the heaviest showers.
The intense rain led to waterlogging at several locations and slowed traffic across key roads and intersections.
Civic Teams on High Alert
With the India Meteorological Department forecasting more heavy rainfall over Ahmedabad and parts of Gujarat, the AMC has kept its control room operational round the clock. Dewatering pumps, emergency response units and quick-response teams have been deployed at vulnerable underpasses, low-lying areas and major traffic junctions to tackle any rain-related emergencies.
Friday's rainfall pushed Ahmedabad's cumulative monsoon rainfall to 531.91 mm (20.95 inches), accounting for 58.19% of the city's average seasonal rainfall.
Authorities have advised residents to avoid waterlogged stretches, follow traffic advisories and exercise caution during periods of heavy rain and thunderstorms.
